Job: Crisis Counselor II, Relief, 5250

Title: Crisis Counselor II, Relief, 5250
Category: Clinical
Organization: Pikes Peak Mental Health
Location: Lighthouse - Acute Network, PPMHC
Req #: ppbh-00000788
Work Shift:Part-time - Hours Vary
Work Week: Monday - Sunday
Minimum Salary:14.62

Organization Description:

Pikes Peak Behavioral Health Group (PPBHG) is a leading behavioral health care provider that has created help and hope for Southern Colorado residents for over 130 years. PPBHG currently is made up of 5 companies and a Foundation to provide a broad range of services to meet adult and family needs, substance abuse, acute treatment, and managed care. Additionally, we provide vocational skills training and affirmative employment in: catering, design/build/construction services as well as facilities management services.

Responds to crisis calls and assists clinical evaluators in completing comprehensive assessments and providing clinical triage services for persons whose lives are disrupted or complicated by mental illness, behavioral disturbances, substance abuse issues or the inability to function or maintain in the community. Works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide screening, admission, intervention or referral, through face to face or phone contacts; supports the client and provides quality care through effective networking; demonstrates the ability to perform, analyze and document findings for mental health and substance abuse assessments and interventions; is responsible for navigating the treatment needs of the client and provides scheduling and linkage to internal and external programs and resources, as appropriate and aligning care outcomes; involves family and/or caretakers in all aspects of client care, when appropriate.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS-EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS:
' Bachelor's Degree in a mental health related field.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS-EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
' Must have sufficient language skills and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing to accurately and professionally implement and document the services provided to clients.
' Possess basic computer skills and type 25+ w.p.m. for the input and output of client information, using electronic record.
' Experience working therapeutically with specified population.
' Experience using various treatment modalities appropriate for specified population, utilizing strength-based therapeutic approaches.
' Experience working in a team environment.